Name: Winter Minestrone
Total time: 4 h 45 min
Ingredients: 1 pound uncooked Italian or pork sausage links, cut into 3/4-inch slices; 2 ½ cups peeled winter squash, such as butternut squash, cut into 1-inch cubes; 1 ½ cups cubed potatoes; 2 medium fennel bulbs, trimmed and cut into 1-inch pieces; 1 large onion, chopped; 2 cloves garlic, minced; 1 (15 ounce) can red kidney beans, rinsed and drained; ½ teaspoon dried sage, crushed; 4 cups chicken broth or vegetable broth; 1 cup dry white wine; 4 cups chopped kale or fresh spinach

Directions

Step 1

In a large skillet, cook the sausage until browned; drain well.

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Step 2

In a 5- to 6-quart slow cooker, place squash, potatoes, fennel, onion, garlic, beans and sage. Top with sausage. Pour broth and wine over all.
Step 3

Cover and cook on Low for 8 to 10 hours or on High for 4 to 5 hours. Stir in kale (or spinach). Cover and cook 5 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 serving

Per Serving:

315 calories; protein 16g; carbohydrates 27g; dietary fiber 14g; sugars 1g; fat 14g; saturated fat 5g; cholesterol 38mg; sodium 933mg.

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